In this issue portraits that reveal and conceal how we view ourselves and how others perceive us, are shown along with how we connect with others and what memory is made of. Portraits from Jaffa by Bar Am David explores a community in Tel Aviv made up of both Arabs and Jews; Tina Remiz looks at a collective memory of Russian immigrants in Latvia; Mark Krajnak gives us a glimpse into the idea of connection and story in his 100 Strangers project; and Mark Erwin Babej examines the idea of self-image in Mask of Perfection.We also sit down with Joe McNally, a legendary storyteller and portraitist and master of light.

This special issue focuses on Thailand. From the peaceful mountains in the north to the bustling city of Bangkok and places in between, these are the most personal stories we’ve published to date. See how the vision of one special person changed thousands of lives for the better through the Doi…

In this third issue of Rear Curtain magazine we delve into what compels photographers to tell their stories and how they structure their narratives. Whether the subject is a mask maker in Italy or umbrella maker in Myanmar and the place is downtown or your own backyard, these stories will connect…

The second issue of Rear Curtain magazine continues our mission to find and promote photographic stories and essays from around the world. From a Spanish luthier to the rodeos of the American West; from the Mississippi Delta to cockfighting in the Philippines, this issue showcases the human story…

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